Gray-backed Tachurí
NameGray-backed Tachurí
Common NameGray-backed Tachurí
Scientific NamePolystictus superciliaris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark gray crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a gray back. The throat is whitish, transitioning to rufous or cinnamon on the breast and belly. Wings are dusky with two pale wing-bars. Females are similar but often duller, with a browner back and less distinct supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' call, sometimes delivered as a short series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, found in high-altitude mountains and plateaus of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro states.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Gray back, Rufous underparts, Prominent white supercilium, Dark crown, Two pale wing-bars
Description
A small, active flycatcher characterized by its gray back, rufous underparts, and a striking white supercilium. It typically perches low in shrubby vegetation, darting out to catch insects in flight.
